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Authorize.Net eCheck Fee Calculator (0.75%)

ACH and electronic direct debit fee calculator for enterprise merchants.

Last updated: October 2026•Reviewed by: Aaradhya Pathak (Co-Founder & Lead Dev)
Mode:Forward (Charge $X → Net Received in Bank)
Select Payment GatewayCompare domestic & cross-border schedules
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You Invoice Client
$500.00

Base customer charge

Total Processing Deductions
-$14.80

2.90% + $0.30 fixed

Net Payout in Bank
$485.20

Actual received funds

Effective Fee Rate
2.96%

Total % lost to gateway

Payout Breakdown Waterfall97.0% Net vs 3.0% Fee
Net Received:$485.20Gateway Fee:-$14.80

Competitor Fee Comparisonat $500.00

Exact net payout differences across major merchant networks. Click any card to switch.

Stripe
Switch
$485.20
Fee: -$14.802.96%
Identical schedule
PayPal Commerce
Switch
$482.06
Fee: -$17.943.59%
Costs $3.14 more
Wise Business
Switch
$497.75
Fee: -$2.250.45%
Save $12.55
Square Online
Switch
$485.20
Fee: -$14.802.96%
Identical schedule
Authorize.Net
SELECTED
$485.20
Fee: -$14.802.96%
Active Calculation Baseline
Venmo Business
Switch
$490.40
Fee: -$9.601.92%
Save $5.20
Gumroad
Switch
$449.50
Fee: -$50.5010.10%
Costs $35.70 more
Lemon Squeezy
Switch
$474.50
Fee: -$25.505.10%
Costs $10.70 more
Paddle
Switch
$474.50
Fee: -$25.505.10%
Costs $10.70 more
Shopify Payments
Switch
$485.20
Fee: -$14.802.96%
Identical schedule
Payment Gateway & Merchant Account Analysis

Authorize.Net Fees: Gateway Only vs. All-in-One Pricing (2026)

A fee comparison between Authorize.Net's $25/month gateway-only plan (10¢ per transaction) and the all-in-one payment processing plan (2.9% + $0.30).

The Immediate Answer: Authorize.Net Pricing Tiers

Authorize.Net offers two distinct setups: Payment Gateway Only (if you already have a merchant bank account) costs $25/month plus $0.10 per transaction and a $0.10 daily batch fee; and All-in-One Payment Processing costs $25/month plus 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction. Businesses with monthly volume over $50,000 can achieve massive savings by pairing the gateway-only plan with wholesale interchange-plus merchant accounts.

When Does Authorize.Net Beat Stripe or Square?

On flat-rate processors like Stripe (2.9% + $0.30), processing $100,000 in monthly sales costs $2,900+ in fees. With Authorize.Net Gateway Only paired with an interchange-plus merchant account (averaging Interchange + 0.20%), total fees on $100,000 often drop to under $1,900—saving over $1,000 every month.

Data Table: Gateway Only vs. All-in-One Cost Comparison

Monthly Card VolumeAll-in-One ($25 + 2.9% + 30¢)Gateway Only ($25 + 10¢)High-Volume Savings
$10,000 (100 orders)$345.00$38.00 + InterchangeBreak-Even Range
$50,000 (500 orders)$1,625.00$78.00 + InterchangeSave ~$500/mo
$100,000 (1,000 orders)$3,225.00$128.00 + InterchangeSave ~$1,100/mo

Technical Breakdown & Formula Specifications

Transparent mathematical reference and standardized volume benchmarks

Mathematical Formula & Calculation Logic

KaTeX Formatted
Fee=(Gross×Rate)+Fixed FeeReverse Gross=Net+Fixed1−Rate\begin{gathered} \text{Fee} = (\text{Gross} \times \text{Rate}) + \text{Fixed Fee} \\[10pt] \text{Reverse Gross} = \frac{\text{Net} + \text{Fixed}}{1 - \text{Rate}} \end{gathered}

To calculate forward deductions: multiply gross volume by the gateway rate (e.g. 2.9%) and add the fixed fee ($0.30). To ensure you receive an exact net amount in your bank, use the reverse formula to invoice your customer accordingly.

Standard Transaction Volume Tiers

Compare expected deductions across typical commercial ticket sizes

Live Matrix
Gross TransactionDeductionsNet ReceivedEffective Rate
$50.00-$1.75$48.253.50%
$250.00-$7.55$242.453.02%
$1,000.00-$29.30$970.702.93%
$5,000.00-$145.30$4,854.702.91%

Authorize.Net eCheck Fee Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions

Authoritative answers to common questions, regulatory rules, and compliance guidance.

How do I charge a client so I receive the full invoice amount?
Use FeeKit's reverse calculation mode. For a $1,000 target payout at 2.9% + $0.30, charge $1,030.18. Stripe takes $30.18, leaving you with exactly $1,000.00.
How much do international cards cost extra?
Most gateways add a +1.5% surcharge for cards issued outside your domestic country, plus an additional 1.0% to 3.0% if currency conversion is involved.
How does Wise compare to traditional merchant gateways?
Wise charges true mid-market exchange rates with a nominal ~0.45% transfer fee, saving merchants between 2% and 3% on foreign invoice settlements.
Which payment processor is cheaper: Stripe, PayPal, or Square?
For standard online domestic transactions, Stripe and Square tie at 2.9% + $0.30, while PayPal Commerce is noticeably more expensive at 3.49% + $0.49. For in-person point-of-sale card processing, Square (2.6% + $0.10) is the most cost-effective.
What is the cheapest payment processor for micropayments under $10?
For low-ticket transactions, PayPal offers a dedicated micropayments rate (5.0% + $0.05). On a $5 transaction, PayPal micropayments fee is $0.30, compared to $0.45 with Stripe’s standard $0.30 fixed fee.

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